.L.S. LOWRY

Who Was L.S Lowry?Laurence Stephen Lowry, born 1st November 1887-23rd February 1976 was an English artist born is Stretford, Lancashire. He is mostly famous for his paintings of industrial districts of North West England and of the mid-20th century. He developed a distinctive style of painting and his urban landscapes with people also known as “matchstick men”.

Fact File•Name: Laurence Stephen Lowry•Date of Birth: 1st November 1887•Date of Death: 23rd February 1976•Parents: Father- Robert Lowry, Mother Elizabeth Lowry•Education: Manchester Metropolitan University and University of Salford.

PaintingL.S Lowry is well famous for his industrial

paintings and his urban landscapes. He used a very basic range of colours he mixed on his palette and painted on the white background . “ If people call me a Sunday painter I’m a Sunday painter who paints every day of the week. During his time the public said his paintings are childish.After his death he was famous for his artwork, which now is in the Lowry Museum, in Salford Quays, Salford.

The Lowry MuseumThe Lowry Museum is located in Salford Quays, Salford. It is named after the 20th Century painter .L.S. Lowry, known for his paintings of the Industrial scenes in North West England. It was officially opened in 12th October 2000 by the Majesty Queen Elizabeth II!